From the Ground Up: Varroa Mites and colony collapse
As one of the nation’s top beekeeping states, Texas bees are responsible for producing over 7 million pounds of honey annually, and pollinating a variety of crops all across the U.S. But, over the ...
Beekeepers are losing bees at higher rates. Federal funding cuts to labs delay answers
A recent survey found an average loss of 62% of bee colonies among commercial operations in less than a year. Causes and ...
Why a deadly parasite is not all bad news for bees in Australia
Researchers say Australia is in a unique position to prepare native species for the impacts of the Varroa destructor—a mite ...
Varroa destructor mite detected in Queensland beehives for the first time
Varroa destructor mite has been found in southern Queensland, the first detection of the world's worst bee-killing parasite ...
BYU students devise parasite detector for beehives
One of the greatest risks to the health of beehives and pollinators is varroa mites, but a new invention from BYU students is ...
Deadly varroa mite bee pest found for first time in southeast Qld
Biosecurity officials have for the first time found evidence of the world’s most feared bee pest in Queensland, at a Lockyer ...
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Bee-killing mites’ rapid spread may cost Australia billions
The varroa destructor, a parasitic mite that attaches itself to a bee and feeds on them, has spread further inland across New South Wales (NSW) and landed on the doorstep of Victoria, the nation ...
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California’s Bee Crisis: A Threat to Farms, Food, and Our Future Bees in Southern California
In the heart of California’s farmland, an unseen crisis is unfolding—one that could have devastating consequences for agriculture and food production. Commercial bee populations are dwindling at an ...